East Gippsland Shire Libraries
We operate six libraries across East Gippsland offering books, online resources, free computer and WiFi access, training, activities and more. An online catalogue, improved digital services and self-scanners at two branches makes it easier to browse and borrow, from home, work or on the go.
Bairnsdale - October Monthly Movie
Between Thursday 9 October 2025 and Monday 13 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Bairnsdale Library
Mallacoota - Navigating the Aged Care System
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Are you looking to understand how to navigate the Aged Care System and unsure where to begin?
Cindy, one of the experienced Aged Care Specialist Officers (ACSO's) across Australia, and Grant, Financial Information Serices Officer, will be joining us to provide valuable information about My Aged Care and how their roles can support you and your family through the system.
There will be plenty of time for questions, so feel free to bring yours along!
10am - 12pm Information session and Questions
12pm - 2pm Aged Care Specialist Officers Available for drop in discussion/questions
Mallacoota Service Centre
October Chair Yoga
Between Tuesday 14 October 2025 and Wednesday 15 October 2025
Are you interested in learning a new way to relax and maintain fitness?
Chair yoga is gentle and supports the body to move into postures while sitting in a chair. There are various yoga techniques that can be integrated with chair yoga that supports older adults to develop and maintain muscle strength.
Researchers have found that chair-based exercise improves upper and lower body.
Want to feel good, have a laugh and have a good stretch? Come and try chair yoga with International Yoga Teacher Rhonda James.
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Tuesday 14 October - 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Bairnsdale Library - Wednesday 15 October - 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Orbost - October Monthly Movie
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Orbost Service Centre
Banking Scams Information Session Presented by CommBank
Between Tuesday 14 October 2025 and Friday 17 October 2025
Join us for this informative session with a member of the Commonwealth Bank!
Commonwealth Bank will be presenting a Staying Safe Online seminar which is designed to teach people who aren't confident using digital platforms how to identify and avoid scams and fraud, how to protect themselves online, and give them confidence to securely manage their finances online.
Attendees will learn how to:
Identify scams and suspicious links
Protect themselves from scams and fraud (online and telephone scams)
Create strong passwords and keep them secure
Safely access online banking
Stay digitally safe while travelling
The event will run for 60 minutes including time for questions and answers.
Bairnsdale Library - Tuesday 14 October - 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Friday 17 October - 10.00 am - 11.30 am
Orbost Service Centre - Wednesday 15 October - 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Lakes Entrance - October Monthly Movie
Thursday 16 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Lakes Entrance Service Centre
October Libraries After Dark Movie Screenings
Between Thursday 2 October 2025 and Thursday 30 October 2025
Join us for a Libraries After Dark screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Bairnsdale Library
Paynesville - October Monthly Movie
Friday 17 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Paynesville Service Centre
Mallacoota - Understanding Wills and Estates
Friday 17 October 2025
Gippsland Community Legal Service will introduce you to estate planning, including wills and powers of attorney.
They will discuss why it’s important to consider making or updating your will, and to ensure that you have other important documents like a medical treatment decision maker in place.
Omeo Service Centre
Omeo - Understanding Wills and Estates
Friday 17 October 2025
Gippsland Community Legal Service will introduce you to estate planning, including wills and powers of attorney.
They will discuss why it’s important to consider making or updating your will, and to ensure that you have other important documents like a medical treatment decision maker in place.
Omeo Service Centre
Omeo - One-on-One Tech Help
Monday 20 October 2025
Book a One-On-One tech help session!
Book a 30 minute one-on-one session, where we’ll work together to set tech goals and help you achieve them.
Support is available for using devices, applications, social media and browsers.
We don’t cover issues related to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
Please note, we cannot assist with online banking-related problems for privacy reasons.
Omeo Service Centre
Art Therapy for Healthy Ageing - Presented by Jodie Tuckwell
Monday 20 October 2025
Join us for this exciting, artsy experience!
If you want to experience art to create, enjoy and meet likeminded people then come spend some time with art therapist Jodie Tuckwell.
Enjoy a relaxing morning meeting new people and delving into your creative side as Jodie walks you through creating your very own vision board.
You won’t need to bring anything, just yourself!
Paynesville Service Centre - Thursday 16 October - 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Monday 20 October - 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Understanding Wills and Estates
Between Monday 20 October 2025 and Thursday 23 October 2025
Gippsland Community Legal Service will introduce you to estate planning, including wills and powers of attorney.
They will discuss why it’s important to consider making or updating your will, and to ensure that you have other important documents like a medical treatment decision maker in place.
Bairnsdale Library - Monday 20 October - 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Thursday 23 October - 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Orbost Service Centre - Thursday 23 October - 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Paynesville Service Centre - Monday 20 October - 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Lakes Entrance - One-on-One Tech Help
Thursday 23 October 2025
Book a One-On-One tech help session!
Book a 30 minute one-on-one session, where we’ll work together to set tech goals and help you achieve them.
Support is available for using devices, applications, social media and browsers.
We don’t cover issues related to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
Please note, we cannot assist with online banking-related problems for privacy reasons.
Lakes Entrance Service Centre
Liz Gillman: Naturopath Health and Wellness Presentation
Thursday 23 October 2025
Are you interested in learning more about improving your health?
Are you seeking to age well into your senior years? Liz Gillman, our local Naturopath, will present on ageing well and the opportunities you have to participate in your own health care.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and talk with Liz after the presentation.
Bairnsdale Library
Mallacoota - October Monthly Movie
Friday 24 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Mallacoota Service Centre
Michael Hinchey - Antarctica Talk
Monday 27 October 2025
Get an eyewitness account of the wild and frozen world!
East Gippsland local Michael Hinchey spent two years in Antarctica
at Macquarie Island (1975) and Mawson (1977) as station electrician.
Living for an extended time in isolation resulted in many interesting and exciting experiences with dog sledding expeditions the highlight of his time in the Antarctic. The presentation will include a 1-hour slideshow.
Bairnsdale Library
Paynesville - One-on-One Tech Help
Thursday 30 October 2025
Book a One-On-One tech help session!
Book a 30 minute one-on-one session, where we’ll work together to set tech goals and help you achieve them.
Support is available for using devices, applications, social media and browsers.
We don’t cover issues related to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
Please note, we cannot assist with online banking-related problems for privacy reasons.
Paynesville Service Centre
November Monthly Movie
Between Monday 10 November 2025 and Friday 28 November 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Mallacoota - One-on-One Tech Help
Friday 10 October 2025
Book a One-On-One tech help session!
Book a 30 minute one-on-one session, where we’ll work together to set tech goals and help you achieve them.
Support is available for using devices, applications, social media and browsers.
We don’t cover issues related to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
Please note, we cannot assist with online banking-related problems for privacy reasons.
Mallacoota Service Centre
Home Energy Efficiency Kits - Drop in Demo's for Seniors
Between Monday 6 October 2025 and Friday 10 October 2025
Struggling with high energy costs?
Did you know your local library offers Home Energy Efficiency Kits for you to borrow? Just like a book!
Each kit comes with a handy instruction guide to help you unlock the secrets of energy savings.
Join us for an engaging demonstration where you’ll learn how to use the energy efficiency kit and discover easy tips to slash your energy costs at home!
No need to book in advance - just drop in! Sessions will run for an hour.
Bairnsdale Library - Friday 10 October - 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Tuesday 7 October - 2.00 pm -3.00 pm
Mallacoota Service Centre - Monday 6 October - 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Orbost Service Centre - Monday 6 October - 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Omeo Service Centre - Thursday 9 October 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Paynesville Service Centre - Friday 10 October 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
CloudLibrary Drop-In Information Sessions
Between Wednesday 8 October 2025 and Thursday 9 October 2025
CloudLibrary is here!
Get inspired to get online and explore our new range of thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks with the CloudLibrary team at one of our drop-in sessions. There will be giveaways and goodies as well as app support.
*THIS IS A DROP-IN SESSION THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE BOOKING*
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Omeo - October Monthly Movie
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Join us for our monthly movie screening of a variety of movies.
Please contact the library directly for film information.
Omeo Service Centre
Navigating the Aged Care System with Cindy and Grant
Between Monday 6 October 2025 and Tuesday 7 October 2025
Spend some time with Cindy and Grant from Services Australia Centrelink!
Are you looking to understand how to navigate the Aged Care System and unsure where to begin?
Cindy, one of the experienced Aged Care Specialist Officers (ACSO's) across Australia, and Grant, Financial Information Serices Officer, will be joining us to provide valuable information about My Aged Care and how their roles can support you and your family through the system.
There will be plenty of time for questions, so feel free to bring yours along!
Bairnsdale Library - Monday 6 October - 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Lakes Entrance Service Centre - Tuesday 7 October - 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Orbost Service Centre - Tuesday 7 October - 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Paynesville Service Centre - Monday 6 October 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Paynesville - September School Holiday Craft Session
Thursday 2 October 2025
Spring into spring at your local library!
Get ready for a fun and colourful craft session these school holidays.
Enjoy decorating a ceramic birdfeeder and weaving a wooden rainbow, to celebrate the beauty of spring.
These hands-on crafts are perfect for sparking creativity and welcoming the new season.
Paynesville Service Centre
Mallacoota - September School Holiday Craft Session
Thursday 2 October 2025
Spring into spring at your local library!
Get ready for a fun and colourful craft session these school holidays.
Enjoy decorating a ceramic birdfeeder and weaving a wooden rainbow, to celebrate the beauty of spring.
These hands-on crafts are perfect for sparking creativity and welcoming the new season.
Mallacoota Service Centre
Orbost - September School Holiday Movie
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Join us these School Holidays for a fun movie screening!
Looking for something fun to do these school holidays? Come into the library for a free family-friendly movie screening!
Parents/carers are required to accompany their children.
For specific film information, ask in library.
Orbost Service Centre